BAMSI: Recent Episodes

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BAMSI (Brockton Area Multi-Services, Inc.) is a private, non-profit human services organization providing services to adults and children with developmental disabilities, mental illness, behavioral health, and public health needs.

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BAMSI CEO Peter Evers is joined by Brigadier General Jack Hammond from Home Base for a look at innovative programs intended to meet veterans where they are and provide peer support opportunities.

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BAMSI CEO Peter Evers discusses increasing hostility towards the LGBTQ+ on this edition of the podcast. His guests are Todd Foy and Chase Garvey.

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BAMSI CEO Peter Evers hosts an important discussion with Melanie Jones about the importance and history behind Juneteenth.

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BAMSI CEO Peter Evers hosts local realtors Cesar Miranda and Jeanne Fuller-Jones of Keller Williams/Boxer Realty Advisors for an important discussion about affordable housing.

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BAMSI CEO Peter Evers rounds out "Mental Health Awareness Month" with a discussion about mental wellness and two stories of hope from Stephanie Martin and Nicole Shafer.

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On this episode of the podcast, BAMSI CEO Peter Evers addresses the impact of social media on our mental health, and is joined by Gwen Broadway and Catherine Stewart for an important discussion about racial and gender equality.

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BAMSI CEO Peter Evers is joined by Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan for a discussion about the latest on key issues in the "City of Champions".

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BAMSI CEO Peter Evers discusses the integral role BAMSI plays in the community and discusses the future of the organization with Jenika Chadwick.

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BAMSI CEO Peter Evers takes questions about the direction of the organization from staff and community members.

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BAMSI CEO Peter Evers is joined by Jill Tigano and Brittany Hubbard for an important discussion about how some of BAMSI's persons served are holding significant jobs in the community.

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BAMSI CEO Peter Evers listens to the concerns and stories of two key BAMSI workers, Joe Still and Manoucheka Polynice. Both shared their considerable experience out in the field.

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BAMSI CEO Peter Evers talks about the new local approach when it comes to advocacy, addresses employment vacancies and discusses how communication norms have shifted post-pandemic.

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BAMSI CEO Peter Evers talks about some of the major challenges the elderly are facing with Fred Welsh, who is BAMSI's Director of Elderly Services.

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BAMSI CEO Peter Evers discusses the organizations work on equality and racial justice issues with Gwen Broadway. Gwen is BAMSI's Director of Scheduling and Staffing. She is a leader on BAMSI's DEIJA committee and visits programs on what she calls "The Roadshow" to listen to concerns about equality and racial justice.

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BAMSI CEO Peter Evers discusses the significance of promoting mental wellness in the work place and discusses the example set by Boston Bruins players Linus Ullmark and Charlie McAvoy who openly discuss mental health in interviews and encourage teammates to be "vulnerable" with each other.

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BAMSI CEO Peter Evers takes listener questions on subjects ranging from the fire at Brockton Hospital, to refiling for Medicaid eligibility, and enhancing transportation options for those served by BAMSI.

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On this episode of the podcast, BAMSI CEO Peter Evers offers his support for Brockton Hospital after the fire on their campus earlier this week. He also discusses the latest on the BAMSI pharmacy with Chief Medical Officer Dr. Peter Kassis and Pharmacy Manager Paulette Carvalho.

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BAMSI CEO Peter Evers is joined by VP of Early Intervention Mary Tremblay and one of the program's parents, Ashley, for a discussion about BAMSI's program that aids children from birth until three-years-old.

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BAMSI CEO Peter Evers takes questions on the new pharmacy, nursing strikes, and other topics on this edition of the podcast.

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BAMSI CEO Peter Evers is joined by CHRO Pamela Ryan for a discussion about why BAMSI was recognized as one of the Boston Globe's "Best Places to Work" in 2022.

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BAMSI CEO Peter Evers discusses what the non-profit has in store for 2023 on this edition of the podcast.

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BAMSI CEO Peter Evers looks back with pride on the 2022 calendar year on this edition of the podcast. Evers notes that 2022 was still very much about the forced adoptions and changes brought upon by the COVID pandemic.

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BAMSI CEO Peter Evers discusses the plight of essential workers with Chris Lopez, VP of Community Living and Day Services and Dan Sprout, VP of Community Living.

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BAMSI CEO Peter Evers is joined by Kadyn Donovan, who is a BAMSI's Transgender Health Navigator, for an important discussion on the challenges facing the transgender community, both locally, and nationally.

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BAMSI CEO Peter Evers welcome Dr. Peter Kassis to the organization on this edition of the podcast. Dr. Kassis recently became BAMSI's Chief Medical Officer.

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BAMSI CEO Peter Evers is joined by BAMSI Executive Vice President Ulea Lago for a discussion about BAMSI's new pharmacy which is slated to open in December.

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BAMSI CEO Peter Evers takes questions from the community on a range of topics including inflation.

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BAMSI CEO Peter Evers is joined by BAMSI VP of Development Sarah Gonet for an in-depth discussion on the new playing field in non-profit fundraising.

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BAMSI CEO Peter Evers talks with Darryl Huggins, the Director of the Young Adult Access Center about the importance of this new program.

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BAMSI CEO Peter Evers discusses the latest news around the organization and takes questions from staff and community members.

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BAMSI CEO Peter Evers talks with new CFO Dennis Orsinger about his vision for BAMSI's future and the current fiscal health of the non-profit.

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BAMSI CEO Peter Evers discusses his experience running the Falmouth Road Race, visiting BAMSI sites and how non-profits can be competitive with for profits on workforce recruitment.

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BAMSI CEO Peter Evers is joined by Executive Vice President Ulea Lago for a discussion about the recent BAMSI Golf Tournament at TPC Boston. The duo also discusses several new marketing and branding initiatives.

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BAMSI CEO Peter Evers is joined by BAMSI's Chairman of the Board of Directors, Dr. Ed Cabellon, and Executive Vice President of Adult Services, Jill Conlon, for a discussion about their upcoming participation in the Falmouth Road Race.

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BAMSI CEO Peter Evers discusses a big new initiative on this edition of the podcast. BAMSI has launched the Young Adult Access Center to provide support for this important age group. He is joined on the show by BAMSI VP Behavioral Health and Community Services Kathleen Anderson and Tara Freitas and Catherine Martin, who are Parent Coordinators from BAMSI's PIN Program.

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BAMSI CEO Peter Evers is joined by Chief Human Resources Officer Pamela Ryan for a discussion about what it means to be a preferred employer.

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BAMSI CEO Peter Evers is joined by Administrative Manager Michelle Yundt for a conversation about what goes on behind the scenes at BAMSI, and what type of work culture exists.

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BAMSI CEO Peter Evers discusses the significance of Juneteenth finally being recognized as a federal holiday with BAMSI Counselor Wallace Brown, who sits on the BAMSI's "Racial and Social Justice" committee.

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BAMSI CEO Peter Evers takes questions from community members on the epidemic of gun violence nationally and how COVID is still affecting the workplace.

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BAMSI CEO Peter Evers discusses the significance of "Pride Month" with BAMSI Transgender Health Navigator Kadyn Donovan on this edition of the podcast.

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BAMSI CEO Peter Evers unveils BAMSI's new branding strategy with with Executive Vice President for Strategy and Business Development Ulea Lago.

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BAMSI CEO Peter Evers pays homage to the amazing work of nurses on this edition of the podcast. His guest is BAMSI's Director of Healthcare Services Christiana Odunze

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On this edition of the podcast, BAMSI CEO Peter Evers talks with BAMSI Field Recruitment Specialist Johanna Marshall. They talk about the ideas and concepts around recruiting and about how to highlight BAMSI as an employer to potential workers.

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BAMSI CEO Peter Evers takes emailed questions from employees and podcast listeners on this edition of the show. Email your question to askceo@bamsi.org

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BAMSI CEO Peter Ever is joined by Executive Vice President for Business Development Ulea Lago to discuss several exciting projects that are on the horizon.

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BAMSI CEO Peter Evers is joined on this edition of the podcast by BAMSI Director of HIV Services Jesse Pack. The duo discuss the importance of LGBTQ+ celebration, instead of just commemoration.

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The Russian Invasion of Ukraine has forced millions to flee their home. On this edition of the podcast, BAMSI CEO Peter Evers talks with Serge Theodat and Jean Marie Coquillon who both left their home country of Haiti and had to begin new lives in America with nothing.

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BAMSI CEO Peter Evers takes email questions from BAMSI staffers and podcast listeners on this edition of the podcast. To submit your questions email: askceo@bamsi.org.

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BAMSI CEO Peter Evers is joined by BAMSI CFO David Simmons for an in-depth discussion of the organization's fiscal health.

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BAMSI CEO Peter Evers is joined by Executive Vice President Jill Conlon, who oversees Adult Services. The duo discuss some important changes in how the organization is helping to aid individuals with developmental disabilities with a focus on the important time period where people transition from childhood to adulthood.

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BAMSI CEO Peter Evers is joined by radio personality Chris Ryan for a discussion about workplace changes on masking and vaccinations. They also discuss the invasion of Ukraine and examine how the coverage of the war is affecting people in Massachusetts.

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BAMSI CEO Peter Evers is joined by Fred Welsh, the Director of Elder Services for BAMSI's Dorn Davies program. The duo discuss the impactful work of the program and how it enriches the lives of seniors.

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BAMSI CEO Peter Evers is interviewed by journalist Chris Ryan in March's "Ask the CEO" podcast. Evers will take employee and listener questions the first week in each month. To submit your question, email askceo@bamsi.org. Peter is asked about efforts to persuade the legislature to increase wages for "essential workers" and BAMSI's new pharmacy concept.

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BAMSI CEO Peter Evers is joined on this edition of the podcast by BAMSI Executive Administrative Officer Ulea Lago. The duo discusses the significance of branding and discuss the business development opportunities that are being explored.

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BAMSI CEO Peter Evers is joined by Kathleen Anderson, Wallace Brown and Tracy Rosen for a discussion about "Read to Succeed." The program provides opportunities for academic achievement and personal growth for students ages 14-16. The program enrolls up to 12 youth who work in small groups at the juvenile courthouse in Brockton for 12 week sessions. The program provides basic literacy skills including decoding, fluency, and reading comprehension.

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BAMSI CEO Peter Evers discusses the change in the demand for real estate with BAMSI Executive Vice President Lucas Carvalho.

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BAMSI CEO Peter Evers is joined by Whitman Counseling Center Clinical Director Lee Whittemore for an important conversation about how the last two years have affected our mental health, and transformed our kids lives.

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BAMSI CEO Peter Evers is joined by radio host Chris Ryan for a discussion on why our nation is so divided politically and how what could potentially be fixed.

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BAMSI CEO Peter Evers discusses the recent Supreme Court decision, striking down the Biden Vaccine Mandate. Peter is also joined by BAMSI Director of Healthcare Services Barbara Gordon, who describes her experience with COVID. Gordon also discusses the organization's reaction to the omicron variant and has the latest information on vaccine efficacy.

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BAMSI CEO Peter Evers talks about the incredible impact the pandemic has had on nurses. He is joined on the show by BAMSI Director of Healthcare Services Christiana Odunze.

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BAMSI CEO Peter Evers discusses how the COVID surge is impacting staffing. His guest is Executive Vice President Beverly Williams who looks at what 2022 may bring and discusses the importance of maintaining hope during challenging times.

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BAMSI CEO Peter Evers is joined by BAMSI Executive Vice President Jill Conlon for a look back at 2021, and a look ahead, in this first podcast of 2022!

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BAMSI CEO Peter Evers discusses the history and culture of Brockton and welcomes in new BAMSI Chief Human Resources Officer Pamela Ryan for a wide-ranging conversation about her new role.

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BAMSI CEO Peter Evers is joined by BAMSI CFO David Simmons for a fascinating discussion about the challenges of maintaining fiscal responsibility, while also caring for a vulnerable population. They also discuss how the organization is using American Rescue Plan dollars and explain the decision to raise wages for the organization's essential workers.

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BAMSI CEO Peter Evers is joined by a trio of experts to discuss how the pandemic is affecting children. His guests are Angela Cardoso -Fontes, who is BAMSI's Director of Operations for Children's Behavioral Health, Catherine Stewart, who is BAMSI's Program Director-Community Service Agency and Laura Horton, who is BAMSI's Family Partner Director.

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BAMSI CEO Peter Evers is joined by Roy who serves on BAMSI's Person Served Advisory Board. Roy talks with Peter about what it's like to be a resident in a BAMSI house.

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BAMSI CEO Peter Evers is joined on this edition of the podcast by BAMSI Vice President of Healthcare Services Barbara Gordon and BAMSI Director of Healthcare Services Christiana Odunze. The topic of discussion is the continued battle against COVID and the latest on the vaccine.

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BAMSI CEO Peter Evers is joined by Clinic Director Lee Whittemore for an important conversation about mental health.

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BAMSI CEO Peter Evers is joined by on this edition of the podcast by BAMSI's Director of Operations, Community Living Services Regina Maxime and BAMSI's Assistant Director of Community Living Services Jamie Olson for a discussion on how they deal with emergencies and what their jobs entail.

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BAMSI CEO Peter Evers has the latest information on COVID-19 in his "Just the Vax" segment and welcomes BAMSI Senior VP Aisha Bonny for a discussion about BAMSI receiving an award for their efforts on the topics of diversity, inclusion and equality. The BAMSI Buzz airs on WATD 95.9 on Sunday at 11am.

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BAMSI CEO Peter Evers is joined by political analyst Chris Ryan for a discussion about why society is so angry.

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BAMSI CEO Peter Evers discusses Helpline on this edition of the podcast. His guests are Kathleen Anderson, BAMSI VP of Behavioral Health and Community Services and Curtis Felix, Helpline's Program Director.

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BAMSI CEO Peter Evers is joined by City of Brockton Public Health Consultant Dr. Richard Herman on this edition of the podcast.

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BAMSI CEO Peter Evers is joined by Chris Ryan, who hosted BAMSI's "Living Proof: A Conversation About Vaccine Hesitancy" event on Friday.

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BAMSI CEO Peter Evers discusses the BAMSI rebrand with Executive Administrative Officer Ulea Lago.

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BAMSI CEO Peter Evers discusses vaccine mandates and the significance of direct care workers. His special guest is BAMSI Executive Vice President Jill Conlon.

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BAMSI President and CEO Peter Evers is joined by BAMSI Executive Vice President Beverley Williams. The duo discuss BAMSI's commitment to addressing racism in the workplace and the success of the 'Table Talks" series.

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BAMSI CEO Peter Evers recently appeared on WATD 95.9's "South Shore's Morning News" with Rob Hakala to discuss our multi-platform vaccination awareness media campaign.

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BAMSI President and CEO Peter Evers and co-host Chris Ryan talk about the rise of the delta variant in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, BAMSI's plan to raise wages for staff, and how the American Rescue Plan has benefited the organization. This week's guest is BAMSI Chief Financial Officer David Simmons.

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BAMSI President and CEO Peter Evers and co-host Chris Ryan discuss changes in protocol brought on by the state as a result of the delta variant. They are also joined by BAMSI Director of Administrative Support Samantha Amaral to discuss a project she's working on that looks at the potential of BAMSI offering childcare services to staff.

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BAMSI President and CEO Peter Evers and Co-Host Chris Ryan discuss the pillars of wellness with BAMSI Health and Safety Coordinator Sandra Albert.

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BAMSI President and CEO Peter Evers and co-host Chris Ryan go in-depth on addiction with Mary Corlin of the COPE Center and BAMSI Director of HIV Services, Jesse Pack.

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BAMSI President and CEO Peter Evers and co-host Chris Ryan are joined by BAMSI's Director of the Adult Day Treatment Center for an important conversation about mental health and substance misuse disorder.

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BAMSI CEO Peter Evers and co-host Chris Ryan are joined by BAMSI Direction of Operations Jessica Almeida to discuss the harm reduction strategy on drug addiction intervention

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Are we in some ways in a better place as a society than we were Fourth of July weekend two years ago, pre-COVID? BAMSI CEO Peter Evers and co-host Chris Ryan explore this topic and more!

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BAMSI President and CEO Peter Evers and co-host Chris Ryan are joined on this edition of the podcast by Chastity Bowick, the Executive Director of the Transgender Emergency Fund of Massachusetts.

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BAMSI President and CEO Peter Evers is joined by co-host Chris Ryan as "Pride Month" continues! On this edition of the podcast the focus is on those living with HIV/AIDS as the duo is joined by BAMSI Care Access Navigator Dee Qualls who specializes in peer support for those living with HIV/AIDS.

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BAMSI CEO Peter Evers and co-host Chris Ryan are joined by Brockton Neighborhood Health Center CEO Sue Joss and BNHC Substance Use Services Program Manager Allyson Pinkhover for a discussion about vaccine hesitancy and population health.

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BAMSI CEO Peter Evers and co-host Chris Ryan are joined by BAMSI Executive Administrative Officer Ulea Lago for a discussion about overcoming vaccine hesitancy and workforce issues in the healthcare industry.

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BAMSI CEO Peter Evers and co-host Chris Ryan discuss how the work environment may be changing at BAMSI as a result of adopted practices during the pandemic and are joined by Jesse Pack the Director of TCORE at BAMSI for a discussion about the challenges facing the trans community in America.

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BAMSI CEO Peter Evers and co-host Chris Ryan are joined by 'The Voice of the New England Patriots' Bob Socci for an open discussion about mental health. Socci is moderating BAMSI's "Mental Health Matters: Time to Talk, Time to Listen" virtual event Wednesday at 6p. The event is presented by Jordan's Furniture. You can register at bamsi.info/MentalHealthMatters.

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BAMSI CEO Peter Evers and co-host Chris Ryan are joined by two behavioral health professionals for "Mental Health Awareness Month". Teresa Belsan, BAMSI's VP of Adult Services and Jess Almeida Director of Operations for a discuss BAMSI's "Mental Health Matters: Time to Talk, Time to Listen" virtual event on May 19th at 6pm.

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BAMSI CEO Peter Evers was recently a guest on Easy 99.1's "South of Boston" show. He discussed the need for individuals to get the COVID vaccine, defined BAMSI's work and discussed workforce issues in healthcare.

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BAMSI CEO Peter Evers and co-host Chris Ryan are joined BAMSI Vice President of Healthcare Services and Director of Healthcare Services Christiana Odunze for an important discussion about the nursing profession.

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BAMSI CEO Peter Evers and co-host Chris Ryan are joined by BAMSI Clinical Supervisor Charles Soldevilla for a discussion about the mental effects of COVID. Chris also talks with Red Sox Manager Alex Cora about the COVID vaccine.

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BAMSI CEO Peter Evers and co-host Chris Ryan are joined by Leigh Lopes who is BAMSI's Director of Community and Staff Relations. The trio discuss BAMSI's "Brown Bag" program, May's "Mental Health Matters: Time to Talk, Time to Listen" virtual event, and volunteerism.

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BAMSI CEO Peter Evers and co-host Chris Ryan are joined by new BAMSI CFO David Simmons for a discussion about how federal dollars could benefit non-profits and how state stimulus funds are drying up while Massachusetts continues to place limitations on service.

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BAMSI CEO Peter Evers and co-host Chris Ryan chat with BAMSI VP for Quality and Improvement Richard Raphael and Chris talks about the importance of mental health with Boston Bruins head coach Bruce Cassidy.

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BAMSI President and CEO Peter Evers is joined by co-host Chris Ryan and mark one year since the first COVID case at BAMSI with VP of Nursing Barbara Gordon.

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BAMSI President and CEO Peter Evers and co-host Chris Ryan are joined new BAMSI VP of Marketing, Communications and Philanthropy Pamela Verklan for a discussion about the organization.

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BAMSI President and CEO Peter Evers and co-host Chris Ryan are joined by BAMSI VP of Behavioral Health and Community Services Kathy Anderson for an important discussion about the BAMSi Helpline.

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BAMSI President and CEO Peter Evers and co-host Chris Ryan discuss the one-year anniversary of the first COVID case in Massachusetts. They reflect on how the past year has changed us collectively and we should take some time to congratulate ourselves for meeting these extraordinary challenges.

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BAMSI President and CEO Peter Evers and Co-host Chris Ryan are joined by BAMSI Executive Administrative Officer Ulea Lago for a discussion about branding who and what BAMSI is.

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BAMSI President and CEO Peter Evers and co-host Chris Ryan discuss a recent listening session on the COVID vaccine and are joined by BAMSI Director of Operations Jessica Almeida for a continued discussion on mental health.

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BAMSI President and CEO Peter Evers is joined by co-host Chris Ryan and Teresa Belsan LMHC and BAMSI's VP of Operations for an important discussion about stigma and mental health.

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BAMSI President and CEO Peter Evers is joined by co-host Chris Ryan and board member Jeanne Fuller-Jones for a discussion about caring for the senior population.

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BAMSI President and CEO Peter Evers is joined by co-host Chris Ryan for a discussion about essential workers. Their guest is clinician Ruth Mentor.

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BAMSI President and CEO Peter Evers discusses racial justice and inequality with co-host Chris Ryan in light of Monday being Martin Luther King Jr Day. The show features an interview with Chris and Civil Rights Icon John Lewis from 2016.

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BAMSI President and CEO Peter Evers and co-host are joined on this edition of the podcast by BAMSI's Director of Healthcare Services- Christiana Odunze. They discuss the vital role nursing has played during the pandemic and Christiana's experience receiving the COVID vaccine.

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BAMSI CEO Peter Evers and co-host Chris Ryan are joined on this edition of the podcast by Tracy L. Rosen, M.S., LMHC Program Director for BAMSI's Home Based Team.

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BAMSI President and CEO Peter Evers looks back at his first year at BAMSI, and ahead to 2021 on this episode of the podcast.

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BAMSI President and CEO Peter Evers is joined by co-host Chris Ryan and Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan for a discussion about how COVID has impacted "The City of Champions" and how non-profits, businesses and government can partner for enhanced economic development.

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BAMSI President and CEO Peter Evers is joined by co-host Chris Ryan and BAMSI Vice President of Healthcare Services Barbara Gordon to discuss the arrival of the COVID vaccine in Massachusetts.

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BAMSI President and CEO Peter Evers and co-host Chris Ryan are joined on this edition of the show by Jamie Olson, who is Assistant Director of BAMSI's Community Living Services and Executive Administrative Officer Ulea Lago. Jamie discusses the significance of diversity in age amongst the work force and UIea talks about the many different holidays celebrated in December at BAMSI.

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BAMSI President and CEO Peter Evers joins co-host Chris Ryan for a conversation about population health, and moving towards a system that evaluates the whole person, with BAMSI's Director of Integrated Care Management Barbara Fearing.

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BAMSI President and CEO Peter Evers and co-host Chris Ryan are joined by the Program Director for BAMSI's Parent Information Network Heather Hogan. The discussion focuses on the support that PIN provides to parents in shaping their children's lives in a positive way.

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BAMSI President and CEO Peter Evers addresses the rise in COVID-19 cases in Massachusetts and how that may effect services and operations. Peter also discusses the importance of branding with Executive Administrative Officer Ulea Lago.

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BAMSI President and CEO Peter Evers and co-host Chris Ryan discuss the effects of the Presidential Election and Peter host a panel of BAMSI team members to discuss what it's like to work here with a focus on how to move up the organization into management positions.

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BAMSI CEO Peter Evers joins co-host Chris Ryan to discuss what potentially lies ahead for day-to-day organizational operations with COVID-19 cases increasing in the commonwealth. Chris talks with Boston Mayor Martin Walsh about preparing for the increase of COVID-19 cases in the winter months ahead, how it's going to weigh on our mental health and what can be done to increase wages for essential workers.

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BAMSI CEO Peter Evers and co-host Chris Ryan are joined on this edition of the podcast by BAMSI's Early Intervention Office Manager Laura Saccone. The trio discusses the importance of early education for children, the challenges of the COVID-19 environment and the upcoming toy and clothing drive.

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BAMSI CEO Peter Evers and co-host Chris Ryan are joined by Whitman Counseling Center Clinical Director Lee Whittemore. The trio discusses the effect of COVID-19 on the cumulative mental health of Commonwealth residents.

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BAMSI CEO Peter Evers and co-host Chris Ryan are joined by Father Bill's and MainSpring President and CEO John Yazwinski for an important discussion about homelessness.

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BAMSI CEO Peter Evers and co-host Chris Ryan are joined on this edition of the podcast by BAMSI Executive Vice President Beverly Williams to discuss systemic racism and inequality.

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BAMSI CEO Peter Evers and co-host Chris Ryan are joined by Michelle Martin who is the Program Director for BAMSI's New Start Brain Injury Community Center.

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BAMSI CEO Peter Evers and co-host Chris Ryan discuss the rise of alcoholism during the COVID-19 pandemic and are joined by State Senator Michael Brady (D-Brockton)to discuss efforts at the State House to increase wages for 'Essential Workers'.

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BAMSI CEO Peter Evers and co-host Chris Ryan talk with State Rep. Michelle DuBois (D-Brockton) about what can be done to increase wages for essential workers.

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BAMSI CEO Peter Evers and co-host Chris Ryan discuss behavioral health in the COVID-19 environment with Aisha Bonny, BAMSI's Vice President of Child, Family and Community Services.

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BAMSI CEO Peter Evers joins co-host Chris Ryan for an introduction of the 'Humanity First" weekly podcast with a focus on the stresses and challenges of the COVID-19 environment.